DJI Power 1000 vs Bluetti AC180P
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Bluetti AC180P costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC180P holds 41% more energy (1440Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 1700W more surge headroom (4400W vs 2700W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 1000 is 9.0 lb lighter (28 lb vs 37 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The DJI Power 1000 is poor value on paper: 1.03 Wh per dollar versus 2.06 for the Bluetti AC180P. Only worth it if you specifically need its higher output or 240V capability — otherwise you're paying a large premium per watt-hour.
DJI's first power station is a genuinely strong 1kWh unit — 2,200W output and a 4,400W surge put it ahead of most rivals its size, though the ecosystem leans toward DJI's own drone and camera kit.
Best for: Content creators and drone operators already in the DJI ecosystem.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is modest
- Accessory ecosystem is DJI-centric
A higher-capacity take on the AC180, adding 25% more watt-hours for the same 1,800W output — a useful step up if you catch it near the AC180's price.
Best for: Buyers who want more than 1kWh from a mainstream brand on sale.
Where it falls short:
- 37 lb
- 2,700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
| Spec | DJI Power 1000 | Bluetti AC180P |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1440 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 2700 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28 lb | 37 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 500 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 1000 | Bluetti AC180P |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 20.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 38.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 15.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 30.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | ❌ |